VINTAGE CLIPSEVERY LINDY HOPPER SHOULD KNOW

compiled by Rusty Frank

When I began doing the Lindy Hop in 1996, I had the tremendous good fortune to study with so many of the living legends. I also got to watch them dance, hang out with them, hear their stories, and become friends with them. But, now, with just about all of them gone, I feel it is my duty to make sure all of my students really know this history and be inspired by those people, too.

Here are of some of the most influential originators and stylists of the Lindy Hop. I hope you will enjoy wathcing these clips, and that it will lead you on a journey of your own.

AFTER SEBEN, 1929:
Considered the "first" Lindy Hop clip. Enjoy watching Shorty Snowden (he's the third out dancing)... the man credited with giving our dance its name.